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How you can help Oklahoma tornado victims

The local chapter of the American Red Cross is helping get you and your family better prepared for an emergency, like a tornado.

MOORE, Okla. -

There are several aide organizations mobilizing in Oklahoma after Monday’s deadly tornado.

The American Red Cross has its “Safe and Well” web page up, where people directly affected by the tornado can let loved ones and friends know that you are, as the site says, safe and well.

You can donate any amount of money to the Red Cross disaster relief efforts online and choose to make a one-time donation or a monthly donation. From the Red Cross donations page, you can also choose to give to the national organization or find your local chapter to give a gift.

Donations can also be made by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.

RedCross.org also has links to local blood drives and information on other ways you can get involved to help Oklahoma’s tornado victims.

Another high-profile aide organization on the ground in Oklahoma right now is the Salvation Army. On its site, you can pick a preset donation amount, from $10 to $250, or enter an amount of your choosing.

You can also reach the Salvation Army donation hotline at 1-800-SAL-ARMY, or text “STORM” to 80888 to make a $10 donation to Oklahoma May Tornado Relief.

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